FAQs

What kind of events is TOSS looking to organize?

A. TOSS will be making its calendar of events public very soon. We will have some fixed annual events (like reunion, treasure hunt, teacher’s day etc.) and also some one-time events depending on the current scenario.

So what’s TOSS doing right now?

A. We’re launching with our website. You can get and stay in touch with your old friends, school mates, make new ones and also be a part of all fun events spread over the year.

I am not in Chandigarh right now. How do I register?

A. We would have an online payment portal soon. We would encourage you to make use of that. Alternately, you could send a Demand draft / Account Payee Cheque in the name of THE OLD STEPHENIANS SOCIETY payable at CHD, India.You can authorize somebody to collect your goodies on your behalf or pay a nominal extra charge for having them shipped to you.

Will I still be updated about the events via post or some other medium than internet ?

A. Sure! You can subscribe to our sms notifications (insert details here) and the official TOSS channel will keep you posted. Also, you will receive invitation by post for Special Events.

I have studied till class ninth at St. Stephen’s. Am I still eligible for membership?

A. As long as you have been a Stephenian for at least a year, you can become a member.

I studied at St. Stephen’s School, Togan. Can I still become a member?

A. Yes, you can. We’re all part of the family! Same rules apply for the pass outs from the Togan branch.

Why should I join TOSS?

A. We honestly cannot answer that for you because everyone has his/ her own motivations for doing so. Whether it’s to renew past friendships, forge new ones, relive past memories, get in touch with teachers, contribute to your alma mater or just have some fun, there are too many reasons to count. We simply provide you with the platform to do all those things via our website and regularly organized events.

Why the membership fee and is it a one-time fee?

A. The membership fee is vital to build our initial fund so that we can have awesome events for you apart from meeting other costs like website maintenance, etc.You will receive an official receipt along with an ID card when you register. This is a lifetime membership fee for TOSS. Please note that different events that TOSS will organize may have their own entry fee.

How much would I have to pay?

A. The membership fee is Rs. 500. You will get a receipt for the same and later the TOSS ID Card.

Then how do I become a member of TOSS?

A. To become a member,

How do I become a part of the Core/ WC?

A. You join as a general member and can then be promoted to the WC/ Core upon fulfilling the necessary conditions.

So what’s this Core and Working Committee?

A. To have a more professional and inclusive organization, we have divided the functioning of TOSS across 2 different organs. –

The Core Committee consists of alumni, aged 30 and beyond, who have come together to form the basic guidelines and administrative policies. You can find them here

The Working Committee comprises of relatively younger alumni. It carries out the decisions taken by the Core and is the executive organ of TOSS. You can find them here

So how do I know that you won’t go disappear like the last couple of times?

A. We understand your concern regarding the past few versions of TOSS that could not sustain themselves but this timeit’s definitely different. We have people right from the first batch (‘88) to the most recent ones spread out over the organization Core and Working Committees. We are registered and have a permanent office in the school. There will be absolute transparency and accountability thanks to the exhaustive constitution that we have spent almost a year designing. Plus, we’ve got Carver Sir’s seal of approval!

What took you guys so long ?

A. Ah well, as you know, we are a relatively younger school, and so, there was a definite amount of growing up to do. Now we have alumni who are settled into their lives and can lead the organization in a mature and professional way. Plus, we have an energetic younger base to help them out.